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AX08 CWM

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CWM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,860 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 114,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 92,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 88,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,062 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 72,632 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,838 miles

Evidence of a welded repair to nsr inner whhel rim

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Evidence of repairs to rear tyres sidewalls.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,192 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall NOT RECOMMENDED

tyres have sidewall repairs o/s/f had damage to outer wall . not recomended

Fail 16 Jun 2011 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions test recorded as low emitter - no print-out available

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

front brake performance uneven

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

n/s/r brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/r brake discs scored on inner area

rear brake discs worn and lipped

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AX08 CWM is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 CWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX08 CWM registered?

AX08 CWM is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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